Saying “thank you” to your guests was never easier or less expensive! For our April promo you will receive free basic thank you cards with any invitation order.

the basic thank you card

Use the code “thankyou” in the additional comments section of the shopping cart and you will receive free basic thank you cards to coordinate with your invitations. (the number of thank you cards you receive will be equivalent to the number of invitations ordered).

If you are stumped on just what to say in all those thank you notes here are some websites we found with some great hints and tips on etiquette:

www.marthastewartweddings.com
www.thank-you-note-samples.com

Red Wedding Inspiration

Wedding trends come and go, but red always has staying power. We’ve collected a few fun photos of red wedding ideas to inspire you. Images from left to right: magnetic favours, red takeout box, red wedding decor, red bridesmaid dresses, red place card holders,  ava diy invitation kit in crimson, red and white circle menu.

Looking for an alternative to the standard almonds or chocolates as wedding favours? Offer your guests a fabulous candy buffet – coordinated with your wedding colours!  It is easy to do and can you imagine anything more fun than creating your very own candy store?

Candy Buffet (from Farfalla Wedding)

Now that you have planned out all the great treats – what should you put out for your guests to collect their bounty? You’ll find a great selection of 1/2 pint takeout boxes & pink or white frosted purses in our bargain section. Leave them unadorned or dress them up – these containers are the perfect size for a generous helping of sweetness.

takeout boxes

frosted purse

There are many etiquette rules when it comes to addressing your wedding invitations and they can be quite overwhelming when you finally sit down to tackle this project. We have summarized some of the the most commonly asked questions regarding addressing that we get and included a couple of resources that can answer the rest of your questions.

Do I need double envelopes for my invitations?

Although still used, they are much less common these days. The Uncommon Bride does not offer double envelopes as an option for our invitations because to us it seems like a waste of paper and we doubt that your guests will mind!

Do I have to address my invitations by hand?

If you or a friend has really nice handwriting then addressing the envelopes by hand looks lovely. However, using your computer and some clear address labels works well too and will likely save you lots of time! You can use a font that coordinates with your invitations – just make sure it is still readable so your invitations will get delivered.

Where can I use abbreviations on my envelopes?

Abbreviations are used for titles, like Mr. or Dr., but otherwise you should write out words like “and”, “Street”, “Avenue” and the province or state.

How do I decide how to write my guests names on the envelopes?

Titles are still traditionally used for invitations. However, for a less formal feel, you may omit these in favour of the guests full names. I personally like skipping the titles because I prefer seeing my own name rather than “Mr. & Mrs. Richard Nott” on the envelope. Rather than go through all the combinations here, I will point you to a few resources that go through the guest combinations in detail!
www.frugalbride.com
www.marthastewartweddings.com

How soon should I send out my invitations?

Traditional etiquette is 6-8 weeks but these days people have very busy schedules so anywhere 2-4 months before the wedding is completely acceptable. Save-the-dates can be sent out between 6 months to a year before the wedding date and, once sent, allow you to send the formal invitation much later.

Integrating color into your wedding invitations adds so much fun and personality but can often be a little intimidating. We’ve picked some favourite invitation color combinations for 2010 to help inspire you.

Paige Invitation in Purple and Green

Ava Invitation in Gray & Lavender

Maggie Invitation in Teal, Coral & White

Eden Invitation in Hot Pink & Black

Phoebe Invitation in Yellow & Grey

When choosing your invitations or diy invitation kits, there’s an almost endless number of colour combinations you can create so just ask if you need a little help. We are only an email away and we will happily send you paper swatches, for free, so you can see the colours in person before ordering!